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title: "Provision of Printing and Other Related Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bea"
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Printing and Other Related Services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059bea

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, involves the provision of printing and other related services. The focus is on assembling a framework of suppliers for print services to support various operations including promotional materials and staff communications. The procurement category is services, taking place in Reading, UK, under the industry category of Printing and Related Services (CPV code 79800000). The tender followed a limited competition approach, operating below the threshold, with a key phase being completed as of 17th September 2025. The awarded contract begins on 1st September 2025 and is expected to run until 31st August 2027, with potential extensions until 2030. Press to Print Reading Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Reading, has secured the contract, valued at GBP 55,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs focused on printing and related services. Suitable businesses are those capable of providing high-quality print solutions promptly, as the contract emphasizes print quality, timely delivery of urgent orders, and sustainable practices. Companies with robust online ordering and proofing platforms would also have an edge, given the procurement requires 99.9% successful usage of such systems. This dynamic contract structure allows for growth in the public service sector, particularly for firms that can adapt swiftly to both routine and urgent requirements, thereby integrating effectively into the framework set by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking quotes for the provision of a solution that will provide Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) with a framework of suitable suppliers for print services. This will be a call off contract and no commitment to purchasing items. The Authority will place an order at its discretion as on when required basis. The Authority requires print services by multiple team and departments to support their work in reducing fire risk, supporting business to understand their responsibilities through promotional material used at events. On a day-to-day basis there is the occasional need for such as different formats of printing such as display banners. The requirement is a single source contract. Other print requirements include: - * Promotional material (Posters, leaflets) * Staff Communications (Magazines and leaflets) * Presentation (Banners) * Brochures (For event ceremonies) The requirements range from planned printed based on business-as-usual work to support our work in the community through to event or urgent requirements requiring a short turnaround. The Authority invited suppliers to a quote process in order to award the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057175-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESS TO PRINT READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057175-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057175-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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